Question

Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area are called as:

• A. National park
• B. Desert
• C. Biosphere reserve
• D. Wildlife sanctuary

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Biosphere reserve

Biosphere reserves are large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area. The biosphere reserves help to maintain the biodiversity and culture of that particular area. A biosphere reserve may also contain other protected areas in it example, Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve which consists of one national park named Satpura and two wildlife sanctuaries named Bori and Pachmarhi.